2007 BMW 550 vs. 1989 Porsche 911
To start off, 2007 BMW 550 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 550 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1989 Porsche 911. (228 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 1989 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 550 weights approximately 430 kg more than 1989 Porsche 911. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW 550 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Porsche 911. (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 550 | 1989 Porsche 911 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 550 | 911 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 3164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 362 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 286 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 74.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |